Rutgers University-New Brunswick · PharmacologyMultimorbidity and Medication Safety Lab
Chintan Dave · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Research Focus
Dr. Chintan Dave's lab focuses on understanding how multiple health conditions, known as multimorbidity, affect medication outcomes in older adults. The lab conducts research that aims to identify the best ways to prescribe medications safely and effectively, especially for elderly patients with complex health issues like chronic kidney disease. By analyzing large datasets, the lab seeks to create evidence-based guidelines that can ultimately improve treatment decisions for this vulnerable population.
multimorbiditymedication safetychronic kidney diseasecardiometabolic therapiesolder adults
Research Aims
4AIM 01Evaluate how multimorbidity affects medication prescribing in older adults.
AIM 02Identify the optimal methods for assessing medication effects in populations with multiple chronic conditions.
AIM 03Investigate the safety and effectiveness of cardiometabolic drugs in older adults with chronic kidney disease.
AIM 04Develop and validate multimorbidity indices against medication outcomes.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysisstatistical modelingclinical trial designhealth outcomes researchelectronic health record analysis
Output against the department
Publications70bottom 14% of dept.395th of 462
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Citations1.1kbottom 5% of dept.440th of 462
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